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megankrantz's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.0
momo1017's review against another edition
3.0
The first half was so strong. Patrick Ness wrote my favorite book series Chaos Walking so I checked this out. I didn't like the plot after the first half, with the multiverse and more worlds. UHHH IDK I just didn't pick this book up for the some metaverse stuff. Only wanted some dragons.
kim_j_dare's review against another edition
5.0
Just in case you were wondering whether Patrick Ness could turn his attention to dragons and pull it off?
He can.
In a wonderful Cold War-race relations-parallel universes kind of way.
The first half of the novel was nonstop, then the second half did a complete 180 in a way that kept me hanging on to see where in the world(s) we were going next.
I really enjoyed this ride.
And I love the fact that, while there’s the potential for a sequel, this is completely satisfying on its own.
Thank you, Quill Tree/ HarperCollins and Edelweiss, for the electronic ARC.
He can.
In a wonderful Cold War-race relations-parallel universes kind of way.
The first half of the novel was nonstop, then the second half did a complete 180 in a way that kept me hanging on to see where in the world(s) we were going next.
I really enjoyed this ride.
And I love the fact that, while there’s the potential for a sequel, this is completely satisfying on its own.
Thank you, Quill Tree/ HarperCollins and Edelweiss, for the electronic ARC.
mommaslonglegs's review against another edition
2.0
This was so bad. The writing, the story, everything just bad. Not even like fun bad.
Burn more like return(ed) early because I did not finish this.
*Insert Gif of Michael Kelso going "BURN"
Burn more like return(ed) early because I did not finish this.
*Insert Gif of Michael Kelso going "BURN"
dbguide2's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
dino46's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
emilystewart's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.25
annie_bordeaux's review against another edition
4.0
*4.5*
I saw so many reviews that were saying this book was mid or horrible. but I loved this book.
characters: I honestly was in love with the dragon (when it was in human form ofc) and the assassin cult member's povs were really fun (except for the homophobia obviously). the detectives really reminded me of umbrella academy and that's all I have to say about them. sarah was not a horrible character, nor was she really special.
plot: the plot had potential to be super cheesy, with dragons AND a multiverse, but it was really well executed. all the twists and turns were <3.
romance: there weren't really any romances but I did like malcolm's dedication to Nelson. (even if the feelings didnt seem to be reciprocated
I saw so many reviews that were saying this book was mid or horrible. but I loved this book.
characters: I honestly was in love with the dragon (when it was in human form ofc) and the assassin cult member's povs were really fun (except for the homophobia obviously). the detectives really reminded me of umbrella academy and that's all I have to say about them. sarah was not a horrible character, nor was she really special.
plot: the plot had potential to be super cheesy, with dragons AND a multiverse, but it was really well executed. all the twists and turns were <3.
romance: there weren't really any romances but I did like malcolm's dedication to Nelson. (even if the feelings didnt seem to be reciprocated
brisingr's review against another edition
1.0
DNF halfway through. This book did not give what it was supposed to be given, which is a HUGE disappointment because this sounded so amazing: an alternative history type of book featuring dragons (and one!! named Kazimir!! slavic names my beloved you will never be pronounced correctly by English speakers who narrate the damn audiobooks though) and a main character with a spelling variant of my name (and it's my lifelong goal to find a character named 'sara(h)' in books that is not a total bitch).
But............................ so many themes and not one coherent point in here. So many useless and boring scenes. And at the middle of it, an assassination, the American spy fear craze over Russians of the 60s and the end of the world are somehow still not even the most dramatic thing supposed to be going on??? You mean to tell me there's STILL once again this much story left??? And it's supposed to start making sense......... when exactly? Disappointed this got published to be honest, it's in an utterly unreadable state of messiness.
Maybe I'm just old and fantasy YAs will just never again hit the right spot for me. But I can't see how anyone is supposed to take seriously a book that is offering NOTHING but empty themes, convoluted promises of clarification with no end in sight and shock value with no depth.
This is a SHAME because I really, really wanted to like this :(
Also, for a book with a dragon on the cover and who is presented as a book about at least a dragon... the dragon certainly had way too little screen time to make it worth my time.
But............................ so many themes and not one coherent point in here. So many useless and boring scenes. And at the middle of it, an assassination, the American spy fear craze over Russians of the 60s and the end of the world are somehow still not even the most dramatic thing supposed to be going on??? You mean to tell me there's STILL once again this much story left??? And it's supposed to start making sense......... when exactly? Disappointed this got published to be honest, it's in an utterly unreadable state of messiness.
Maybe I'm just old and fantasy YAs will just never again hit the right spot for me. But I can't see how anyone is supposed to take seriously a book that is offering NOTHING but empty themes, convoluted promises of clarification with no end in sight and shock value with no depth.
This is a SHAME because I really, really wanted to like this :(
Also, for a book with a dragon on the cover and who is presented as a book about at least a dragon... the dragon certainly had way too little screen time to make it worth my time.
queenneehola's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Death, and Homophobia
Moderate: Death of parent, Police brutality, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal death